Learning and Development Manager (Khartoum) – MSF France

Job Description

Organization	Médecins Sans Frontières France
Job Title	Learning and Development Manager
Location	Khartoum
Section/Unit	HR/Finance
Supervises	HR COORDINATION
No. of Post	1
Grade Level	10
Duration	SIX MONTHS RENEWABLE
Closing Date	20 Oct 2026

The L&D manager provides strategic and functional expertise and advice in learning & development, with the aim to plan and apply processes and activities that foster the development of a diverse and competent workforce to achieve the missions’ operational goals effectively.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• With the support of the HR Coordinator and in collaboration with the coordination, responsible to define, develop, promote, apply, follow up and advise on the learning and development strategy of the mission. Contribute to developing advanced, innovative and useful L&D solutions and initiatives for the global workforce that enable continuity and transfer within and across the missions and other MSF entities and local partners, i.e. talent development, securing a variety of L&D applications – including coaching & mentoring – adequate onboarding, etc. 
• Advise and support coordinators, managers and supervisors to create supportive learning environments and apply appropriate learning and development processes, tools and best practices, including how to identify and address learning needs, gaps and opportunities 
• Influence stakeholders by building buy-in for the most appropriate learning and development approach for specific situations in accordance with mission and OC-level L&D and OPS strategies 
• Proactively plan and lead the learning and development annual planning and budget process based on learning needs analyses and strategic operational and organizational objectives 
• Proactively seek to increase access to learning and development opportunities for all employees of the missions – including identifying synergy/exchanges/collaboration with other MSF sections and other local institutions 
• Plan, develop and follow up on mission-wide or project-specific staff learning and development activities by identifying and addressing learning needs and opportunities that maximize staff development to achieve operational objectives 
• Advise employees and coordinators, managers and supervisors in the mission on application of individual development and potential growth paths for themselves and their direct reports with the aim to develop MSF staff (and external collaborators, where relevant) to achieve the mission’s operational objectives effectively 

Specific responsibilities related to MSF in Sudan

• Support managers and supervisors (both national and international) in team management (support and development), the identification of key staff, and the implementation of learning and development principles. 
• Support the HR team in managing the EPREP pool and mobile staff pool, through analyzing learning needs and implementing adapted L&D activities aligned with the EPREP strategy of the mission. 
• Develop policies and processes that ensure the effective implementation of L&D initiatives and contribute to advancing the mission’s L&D objectives, while ensuring their proper application and compliance. 

Qualification, Skills, and Experience Required:

• Education:  Degree in the field of HR, learning and development, organizational development, or relevant experience. 
• Experience:  Working experience of at least two years in a learning and development position. 
• Desirable previous experience in MSF or other NGO in developing countries. 
• Languages:  Essential mission working language (English) – Local language (Arabic)

Competencies

• People Management & Development (2) 
• Strategic Vision (2) 
• Commitment (2). 
• Flexibility (2) 
• Results (3). 
• Teamwork (3). 
• Stress Management (3)

Documents to provide:

• Updated CV in English & cover letter
• ID copy
• Copies of diplomas